Poached Eggs

Poached Eggs

Delicate eggs with silky whites and runny yolks, perfect served on buttered toast or atop fresh salads.

⏱ 10 minServes 2French

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • to taste black pepper

Directions

  1. 1Bring water to a gentle simmer in a shallow saucepan over medium heat and add vinegar and salt.
  2. 2Toast the bread and spread with butter, then place on serving plates.
  3. 3Create a gentle whirlpool in the water with a spoon, then carefully slide one egg into the center.
  4. 4Poach for 3-4 minutes until the white is set but the yolk remains runny, then remove with a slotted spoon.
  5. 5Repeat with remaining eggs, one at a time.
  6. 6Place poached eggs on top of buttered toast and season with salt and pepper.

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